**WTC Standings: India Solidify Third Spot After Dominant Win Over West Indies**
*By Gaurav Tripathi | October 4, 2025, 2:08 PM*
India’s commanding victory over the West Indies in the first Test at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium has provided a significant boost to their World Test Championship (WTC) standings.
### Match Summary: India Crush West Indies by an Innings and 140 Runs
The West Indies were dismissed for a modest 162 runs in their first innings, with Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah sharing seven wickets between them. In response, India posted a mammoth total of 448 for 5 declared, thanks to brilliant centuries from KL Rahul (100), Dhruv Jurel (125), and an unbeaten 104 from Ravindra Jadeja.
The West Indies could only muster 146 runs in their second innings, handing India a comprehensive innings and 140-run victory. Notably, no West Indies batter crossed the 40-run mark in either innings.
### Impact on WTC Standings: India Cement Third Place
This win marked India’s third victory in the current WTC cycle, elevating their points percentage (PCT) from 46.67% to an impressive 55.56%. With six matches played so far, India have recorded two defeats and a drawn match alongside their three wins.
Shubman Gill’s side has now firmly established themselves in third place on the WTC points table, trailing second-placed Sri Lanka and comfortably ahead of fourth-placed England, who have a PCT of 43.33%.
### Current WTC Standings Snapshot
– **Australia** continue to top the standings, maintaining a perfect winning record so far in this cycle.
– **Sri Lanka** occupy second place with a PCT of 66.67%.
– **India** hold third with 55.56%, followed by **England** and **Bangladesh** in fourth and fifth respectively.
– **West Indies** remain at the bottom of the table, having lost all four of their matches and yet to earn a point.
### Understanding the WTC Points System
The ICC World Test Championship standings are calculated based on the percentage of points earned out of the total available. Each Test win awards 12 points, while a draw grants 4 points, and a tie 6 points. Teams do not lose points for a loss; however, slow over-rates can result in point deductions.
The top two teams in the standings at the end of the cycle qualify for the WTC final.
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India’s dominant performance against the West Indies not only reinforced their position in the WTC race but also sent a strong message to their rivals as the championship progresses.
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